Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter-Stuffed Dates

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Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
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02.11

Sometimes, it's really best to let a recipe speak for itself and keep words to a minimum.

So I'm out, yo. Make these.

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J/K...sort of. I want to tell you just enough about these almond-butter stuffed chocolate-covered gems to convince you that they are the PERFECT treat for Valentine's day. And if you didn't know, any day can be Valentine's day to yourself, if you so choose.

chocolate date 8 (1 of 1)

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Seriously, these are healthy enough to feel good eating and giving them. Dates are a fantastic source of dietary fiber, as well as essential minerals potassium and magnesium (think proper nerve and heart function). Almond butter adds some nice protein so these treats digest more slowly than the average bon-bon or truffle, staving off any blood sugar spikes. And we all know that high-quality chocolate is packed with antioxidants, because the first hormonal human to discover said fact made sure to splash it across the net (and I bow down in gratitude).

chocolate date 2 (1 of 1)

So there's all of that. But if you don't care a lick about the macros and micros of your desserts, know that these are just plain insanely cantstopwontstop de-flippin'-licious. They truly taste like a Rolo/Snickers hybrid that decided to clean up its act and swap its milky chocolate coat for the good dark stuff. The combination of chewy, creamy, crunchy and nutty is absolutely unbeatable, and you'll wonder why the heck your 7/11 didn't have THESE after middle school softball practice.

chocolate date 3 (1 of 1)

Ok, I've already gone over my self-prescribed word limit, and I hope I've done these babies proud. Make them for your BAE this Valentine's day, and seal the deal of his/her eternal love!

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TOTAL TIME :5minutes5minutes30minutes
10dates
INGREDIENTS
  • 10 Medjool dates pitted (buy with pits in, they're juicer)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted, unsweetened almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder (I order Terra Soul brand, can sub extract)
  • pinch sea salt plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (recommend 72%)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Optional: cacao nibs and coconut flakes for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread dates on sheet with the open end (from pitting) face-up.
  2. In a small bowl, combine almond butter, coconut flour, vanilla and sea salt. You could leave the coconut flour out, but it makes this mixture easier to work with. Fill each date with 1 rounded teaspoon of almond butter mixture.
  3. In a prepared double boiler, add chopped chocolate and coconut oil and bring to medium-low heat. If you don't have one, make a double boiler by adding several inches of water to a small pot and placing a stainless steel or glass bowl on top. Add chocolate to bowl. Heat the chocolate, stirring constantly, until it is almost completely melted but there are a few small chunks left. Remove from heat and continue to stir until smooth.
  4. Drizzle each date with approximately 1 tablespoon chocolate, trying to coat the edges. You can scoop up some that falls to the side and pour on top again. Sprinkle dates with cacao nibs, extra sea salt and coconut flakes, if using.
  5. Place dates in the freezer for 30 minutes until chocolate has hardened. Using a sharp knife, remove the rim of chocolate around the bottom (or keep it/eat it!). Keep dates refrigerated if not enjoying immediately. They can sit out at room temperature without melting for 20 minutes.
  6. *If you want an extra thick chocolate layer, save any leftover chocolate from the double boiler and don't add toppings to the first round of chocolate. When dates are frozen, cut off extra chocolate around the bottom and add back to double boiler. Reheat enough to melt and pour over dates. Then add toppings and freeze a second time.
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